What is Dual Enrollment?
Palomar courses, taught by Palomar instructors
Classes are specifically for SMUSD students
Earn credits at MHHS and Palomar simultaneously
Course is WEIGHTED on the MHHS transcript
Credits can count towards high school graduation requirements, A-G eligibility, and actual college credit to be transferred to a UC or Cal State
Course and books are FREE!!
What are the Benefits of Dual Enrollment?
A seamless transition to post-secondary education, career technical education.
Reduce the time required for completion of education goals and college graduation.
Save students and families significant tuition, fees, and textbook dollars.
Higher success rates in college.
Build confidence: students will experience themselves as college capable.
Access to all Palomar College resources.
Higher high school GPAs.
Better prepared, better study skills, and better equipped for college success.
Important things to know about Dual Enrollment courses & expectations:
The Dual Enrollment course is through Palomar College with a Palomar professor. The course(s) offered at MHHS will differ in format, so check your course to ensure if it is in person (F2F), online (synchronous or asynchronous), or hybrid (In person with an online component).
Expectations: MHHS Students must earn a “C” or higher in these Dual Enrollment courses to maintain college/university financial aid requirements. Grades become a part of an official college record. D’s or F’s adversely affect your college financial aid.
Not all classes are transferable to all four year universities. Please read the Palomar Course Catalog to confirm CSU/UC Transferability and credit maximums.
Palomar courses are college-level content, therefore it is important to acknowledge an adjustment working with college faculty and meeting college level expectations.
Dual Enrollment students are college students, therefore parents are not able to speak to professors or college staff directly. The privacy of student educational records is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). All students are encouraged to monitor Palomar email and Canvas daily.
SMUSD students that participate and pass these courses receive weighted credit on their high school transcript that count towards high school graduation, can receive university transferable credit (4-year & 2-year), and UC and/or CSU a-g credit as well. Please read the Palomar Course Catalog to confirm CSU/UC Transferability and credit maximums. Please note that grades are permanent.
Dual Enrollment is only offered during the Fall and Spring semesters during the school year. Dual Enrollment is NOT offered the the Summer term.
What courses are offered? How do I sign up?
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